Which Kia Niro years have a power liftgate?
The Kia Niro offers a power liftgate in 7 of the 11 model years we have trim data for (2017–2027). It first appears in 2018, standard on the EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LX (Plug-In Hybrid). In 2027 it's standard on the SX and SX Touring, optional on the EX, and not available on the LX and S.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the SX and SX Touring. Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX and S. |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV) and Wind (EV). Optional on the EX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, EX Touring, LX and EX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, EX Touring, LX and EX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the SX, SX Touring, Wave (EV), Wind (EV) and SX Touring (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, EX Touring, LX and EX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2022 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2021 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2020 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LX (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, FE, LX, S Touring, Touring, EX (EV) and EX Premium (EV). |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the EX (Plug-In Hybrid), EX Premium (Plug-In Hybrid) and LX (Plug-In Hybrid). Not on the EX, FE, LX and Touring. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with a power liftgate
More about the Kia Niro
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof